Posted on 02/08/2012 7:51:54 AM PST by The Louiswu
Hi all - I need some help finding a good spot to host a web site for a friend of mine. I use GoDaddy for some of my personal stuff, but was trying to see if there are any other good/fast/cheap alternatives.
I need to register his new domain and need just a few megs of space for an informational web site that will be no longer than 2 or 3 pages and a couple of links.
Any pointers would be a big help. Thanks!
Hostmonster.com
If you need help they are awesome and very helpful, no bandwidth or other hidden charges
I would avoid anything to do with Google or Microsoft like the plague
GODADDY pros and cons
1) They do NOT have a 1-800 #. If you do not have a long distance plan, you are screwed. (You’d think they could afford a 1-800# with the amount of money Danica Patrick makes for them)
2) Their tech support are AMERICANS. Unfortunately...if you are not a techie, they get frustrated quickly and make you feel like an idiot.
3) They sell you multiple crap that you don’t need.
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BLUEHOST and HOSTGATOR are ok. They don’t get frustrated easily if we have tech questions and very affordable.
Free version not bad, no banners etc. I use a $5/mo. version that has lots of space but the free version isn’t bad if all you need is a simple site (250 MB disk space
6 GB bandwidth)
Bump for later.
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I’ve had a few sites on LunarPages.com for over 10 years now with no problems at all. I highly recommend them.
Thanks for asking the question...I am bookmarking this. It never ceases to amaze me the willingness to help on this site.
I use http://www.webstarts.com for a little website.
I’ll mail you a link to my own website so it doesn’t look like I’m plugging it publicly.
Thanks for asking the question...I am bookmarking this. The willingness to help on this site never ceases to amaze me.
Whatever you do, keep the domain registration and hosting with separate companies. Otherwise they might lock you in to something you won’t like.
I have a WordPress site up on bluehost.com, and GoDaddy is the registrar.
Bookmarking
Count me as another for 1and1.com. They host 5 domains and multiple sub domains for me for cheap money. Good service at a great price.
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